And if it is worth while for me also to make the journey, they shall go as my companions.
But at present I am going to Jerusalem to serve God's people,
And when I am with you, whatever brethren you accredit by letter I will send to carry your kind gift to Jerusalem.
I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia; for my plan will be to pass through Macedonia;
And more than that, he is the one who was chosen by the vote of the Churches to travel with us, sharing our commission in the administration of this generous gift to promote the Lord's glory and gratify our own strong desire.
With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.